French Centenary Goldsmith Boin & Cie Gilt Bronze Mother-of-Pearl Tea Strainer

French Centenary Goldsmith Boin & Cie Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Tea Strainer An elegant creation from Paris's Belle Époque, this tea strainer crafted by the legendary French atelier, Boin & Cie, is a refined work of art for your tea ceremony. • Renowned Atelier: Engraved with the Boin & Cie mark, a testament to Parisian master goldsmithing. • Era: Circa 1900. • Style: Louis XV Revival style, featuring hand-pierced spiral leaf motifs on the spoon's surface with graceful, delicate lines. • Materials: Mother-of-pearl, gilt bronze. • Dimensions: 18.3 cm in total length, with a substantial, multi-faceted polished mother-of-pearl handle. Handle Feature Description: At the center of the handle, a naturally formed oval texture is visible, representing the inherent layering of the mother-of-pearl's growth rings. As the angle of light shifts, this area reveals layered iridescent luster, creating a three-dimensional visual effect akin to "thin layers of mother-of-pearl overlaying each other." A fingernail test reveals a completely smooth surface, not a crack, but rather the play of light and shadow formed by the natural grain of the mother-of-pearl, a charming characteristic of natural materials. The piece is in overall good condition. As with natural materials and a centenary antique, minor signs of age are to be expected. Please consider this before purchase.